The Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics
http://www.rcsb.org/index.html
The Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics (RCSB) is a non-profit group "dedicated to improving our understanding of the function of biological systems through the study of the 3-D structure of biological macromolecules." The goal of RCSB is to provide free public resources and publications to further the fields of bioinformatics and biology. RCSB members include the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rutgers University, the San Diego Supercomputer Center, and the Biotechnology Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Web site provides links to nine protein and nucleic acid databases, dozens of downloadable software packages for use in molecular structure determination and analysis, four online courses, and a community service link that includes Internet resources not maintained by the RCSB. [JAB]
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SelectScience.net
http://www.selectscience.net/
SelectScience bills itself as an independent information service for all laboratory scientists to help make informed decisions on equipment purchases. After the free registration, users can access company and product profiles, read product opinions submitted by visitors, or post their own comments. Any researcher seeking new equipment will find the information provided invaluable in making informed purchasing decisions. The Web site is updated continually and includes other useful items such as news, jobs, conferences, articles, and other relevant links. [JAB]
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Hematology [.pdf]
http://www.asheducationbook.org/
The American Society of Hematology's (ASH) 2001 journal Hematology is currently available online. A product of the 43rd annual ASH meeting held in early December 2001, the journal is committed to advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood. Users interested can view and search the full text of each article or downloaded a .pdf file. [JAB]
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The Biometric Consortium
http://www.biometrics.org/
Biometrics, or an identification system to automatically recognize a person using distinguishing traits, is the focus of the Web site by the Biometric Consortium. This US governmental organization serves as the focal point for research, development, and applications regarding biometrics. The site contains links to work groups, publications, research, databases, and other related information in the public and private sector. More than anything, this site serves as a well-organized metasite for all biometrics issues and will give researchers, academics, and professionals a good starting point for locating additional material. [JAB]
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Salmonella.org
http://www.salmonella.org/
From the University of Illinois, Professor Stanley Maloy and Assistant Professor Rob Edwards' Web site Salmonella.org is dedicated to the study of the Salmonella bacteria genome. The site offers news and information on the bacteria's various strains, including everything from tips on preventing the infection to links to genomic sequencing data. Any Salmonella researcher or enthusiast will find this uncluttered and straightforward compilation useful. [JAB]

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TreeBase
http://herbaria.harvard.edu/treebase/
TreeBase (last mentioned in the October 30, 1998 Scout Report) is a database of phylogenetic information sponsored by Harvard University Herbaria, Leiden University EEW, and the University of California, Davis. The site stores phylogenetic trees and the data matrices used to generate them from published research papers and currently includes 1098 authors, 614 studies, 1704 trees, and 21456 taxa (roughly three times more data than the Scout Report first review in 1998). The searchable database takes a little time getting used to, but the resulting information is valuable. [JAB]
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Food Safety Research Information Office at the National Agricultural Library
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fsrio/
Users interested in food safety will find The Food Safety Research Information Office Web site a useful resource. Citations and abstracts of food safety research projects are available through the online database. Search by keyword, or choose from articles arranged by category and agency. An online form also allows scientists to submit an abstract of their own research to be considered for addition to the database. Links are provided to scientific publications and funding sources. Be sure to take a look at the What's New section for up-to-date information on conferences and newly released food safety research documents. [AL]
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Special Forests Products: Species Information Guide for the Pacific Northwest [.pdf]
http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/pubs/gtr513
This recently released report by the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station can be downloaded in .pdf format. The report covers more than 60 species of economically important non-timber plants and fungi. A biological and ecological description of each species is accompanied by a hand drawing, along with information about wild harvest methods, alternatives to wild harvest, and uses for the species. The report is well organized, including helpful items such as a table of contents that lists every included species, an explanation of the terms and categories used, and a list of species found in the range but not described in this report. Users with low bandwidth should be wary though; the file is 3.0 MB. [AL]
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